How to run engaging workshops for athletes (a coaching guide)
Knowing how to manage an awkward silence can make or break a workshop. Here’s how coaches can keep athletes engaged.
Author: Brendan Dinsdale
Brendan Dinsdale is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) who works with athletes, coaches, and teams across youth, university, and national-team environments. He brings extensive experience within high-performance sport, including work with multiple national programs in Canada, and is driven by a passion for helping people perform well under pressure and grow through challenge.Brendan holds a Master’s degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Intervention and Consultation from the University of Ottawa, and is a Professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. In his spare time, you’ll find Brendan climbing, reading, or camping.
What is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)?
A CMPC specializes in helping athletes and performers build the mental tools and skills needed to succeed.
Why youth sports need a mental performance curriculum
Mental performance shouldn’t be a one-off workshop, but should be integrated into the day-to-day of training. It should be a curriculum.
